Using MathType to Create Large Print Math Materials for Accessibility

The information in this document applies to:

Issue

For the purpose of developing math materials accessible to students with
disabilities, there is often a need to create large mathematical expressions
with the intent of creating large hard copy print.

Solution

MathType can be a very effective tool for customers who need
to regularly create large print math materials. The first part of the
process involves creating and saving a MathType equation preference file.
Secondly, applying that preference file to existing or to new Microsoft Word
documents. Click on the links below for step-by-step instruction for each.

In the resulting dialog for "Full" type the desired math font size.
For example "18" to create 18pt math equations, or "24" to create 24pt
math equations. Leave all the proportional percentages that appear in the other
setting boxes as they are.

Click on the "Apply" and then the "OK" to close the Define Sizes
dialog box.

Save size settings to a MathType Preference File

In the resulting dialog, name your preference file with an
easily recognized title and click Save.

This saves the MathType Preference file so that it can be
applied to existing Microsoft Word documents containing MathType equations.
Note, this process can be repeated to create any number of preference files.
Simply repeat the steps noted above, saving each file with unique names. Once
finished, exit MathType.

Select the font and font size you want for the literary text as you
normally would for creating large print materials, for example "Arial" and
"18."

From the MathType menu choose "Set Equation Preferences…"

From the Set Equation Preferences dialog box, select the radio button
for "This document's equation preferences" and then click on "Load from
MathType Preference File…". Locate the desired preference file and
select it. Click "OK" on the Set Equation Preferences dialogue box.

Your Microsoft Word document is now formatted to create MathType
expressions using the selected preference file.

For more information about working with MathType Preference
files, please consult MathType help or the MathType User Manual.